Heavy Detent

I worked my way up from the rubber floor to the center console. The dark vinyl had worn smooth along the corners. Just above the gear lever sat a heavy toggle switch bordered by a knurled chrome ring. I planted my boots and pressed both palms against the lever, leaning forward until it gave way with a deep, mechanical snap. The resonance hit the windshield and faded into the quiet interior. Clean action. No loose play in the mount. I stepped back, resting a hand on the cool bezel while the cabin settled back into silence.